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Police set up hotlines, fax and emails to get information from public
Sri Lanka Police have set up two new hotlines, “1997” and “1917” with two email addresses and a fax number for the general public to provide information from today (28).
Defence Secretary meets Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Yuri Materiy met Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (July 28).
New Indian Defence Advisor pays a courtesy call on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India Capt. Vikas Sood paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, this morning (July 28).
‘Harmony Centre’ in Jaffna declared open
Civil-military relations in Jaffna reached new heights with the inauguration of a ‘Harmony Centre’ at Siththankerny in Jaffna on July 25.
Prison Sergeant arrested for abetting drug rackets
The Police have arrested a Sergeant attached to the Colombo Remand Prison for abetting drug racketeers during a raid conducted in Peliyagoda on Monday (July 27).
Secure and safe environment for children a must - Defence Secretary
“Children need to be safeguarded from all forms of abuse and it is a must that we create a secure and safe environment for children”, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Five suspects arrested for swindling money
The Kirulapone Police have arrested five suspects for swindling money from bank accounts of migrant workers, yesterday (July 26)
'Significant numbers' of ISIS terrorists in Kerala, Karnataka: UN report on terrorism
United Nations: A UN report on terrorism has warned that there are "significant numbers" of ISIS terrorists in Kerala and Karnataka, noting that the al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent terror group, which reportedly has between 150 and 200 militants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, is planning attacks in the region.
Police nab 2,057 suspects in island-wide raids
The Police have arrested a total of 2, 057 suspects during island-wide operations conducted by different Police stations.
Coastal inundation possible – Met. Dept
The Meteorology Department issuing a weather advisory report at early morning, today (26) has warned people living in coastal areas about likely coastal inundation along the coast extending from Puttalam to Potuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota due to the strong winds and waves.
STF recovers haul of arms, ammunitions and explosives from Ruwanwella
The Police Special Task Force (STF) during a raid conducted on a tip-off received, has arrested a suspect along with a hoard of arms, ammunition and explosives at Imbulana, Ruwanwella, yesterday (July 25).
COVID – 19 Fund allocates Rs.36 million to conduct PCR tests
The COVID-19 Health and Social Security Fund has allocated Rs. 36,605,812.00 to the Health Ministry to carry out essential PCR tests.
President seeks avenues to amend Antiquities Ordinance
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a bid to preserve the antiquities and historical national heritage sites in the country, seeks avenues to amend the Antiquities Ordinance, said President Media Division.
SLN assists distressed Kenyan flagged vessel in high seas
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Ship Sindurala en route to a distressed Kenyan flagged vessel, which had signaled the distress, following an overall power failure off 170 nautical miles (306 km) from land, was towed for its repairs, SLN Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said, today (24).
2,094 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
With 17 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals, a total Coronavirus positives rose to 2094 today, according to the situation report issued by the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,511 million
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,511 million due to flow of corporate and individual donations along with direct deposits.
Defence Secretary praises military medics' support in fighting against coronavirus
Dedicated and fearlessly committed, military medical teams had assisted the government by conducting quarantine program well to mitigate the spread of coronavirus outbreak in the country, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.